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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1950

Page

5

Vo News Of Society Vv Leaving Today For Vacation

Vo News Of Society notes Alma Easter Ster to Washington for several days at the Mayflower Hotel then Bermuda at The Elbow Beach Surf Club for the rest of vacation. Lena Baker will be guest of her daughter in Northridge over the weekend. Local social activity includes visits, weddings, and a Knights Malta Hall gathering with 18 members and a social hour.

Alma Ster Washington Mayflower Hotel Bermuda Elbow Beach Lena Baker Mrs. Rober Northridge Dayton America Unity Knights Malta

Supper and Shower Fete Miss Patricia Mellen

Mrs George Leighton hosted a buffet supper and kitchen shower on Eaton Drive honoring bride elect Miss Patricia Mellen. Summer flowers adorned the home. bridge and canasta followed with winners listed among numerous guests.

Eaton Dr George Leighton Patricia Mellen Lawrence Jayne Betty Roehll Barbara Hudson Robyn Rathman Mary Lou Henry Doris Stamp Frank Fanning Edward Hudson George Mellon Frank Vigor Phyllis Becker Wisconsin Peppy Denny Nancy Stabler Nancy Neill Marjorie Beck Ruth Schrock Joan Doring Jane Ann Leasure Mellon

Bridal Shower for Imogene Kayser at West Middletown

Mrs Inza Stone hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Asa Abney home in West Middletown for bride-elect Imogene Kayser of Elwood Abney. The event featured a blue and white color scheme with wedding bells and streamers, lawn games won by Lavena Brown Lois DeWitt Mildred DeGrost and Ruth Abney, and refreshments for 27 guests. The couple is set to marry on August 26.

Asa Abney West Middletown Inza Stone Abney Imogene Kayser Elwood Abney Lavena Brown Lois DeWitt Mildred DeGrost

Recent Bride Feted At Lovely Shower

A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. John Greilner at the Melampy home on Blue Ball Pike hosted by Mrs. William Melampy and Mrs. Donald Thoma. Ruth Githens of Springboro, the bride, married July 23. Guests included Mrs. Joe Wade and others. pink umbrella decorations, flowers, games, and refreshments were featured.

William Melampy Donald Thoma John Greilner Melampy Blueball Pike Greilner Ruth Githens Springboro Joe Wade Eileen Burnett Alice Reedy Kyle Cook Paul Duncan James Abrams Charles Hunt

Middletown Journal Offers Mail Circulation Plan

The Middletown Journal promotes summer delivery as a pleasant vacation feature. The notice lists 35¢ weekly postage paid in the U S A and provides contact by phone 23611 to request Mail Circulation.

Charlotte Armitage Feted At Shower

Miss Ethelda Brumfield hosted a personal shower at her Moore Street home for bride-elect Charlotte Armitage. Gifts were arranged on a decorated table with gladiola and aster bouquets. Prizes were won by Marcia McClain Rita Billman and Vera Craig. Refreshments were served to Alma Hopper Shirley Snyder Peggy Taulbee Genevieve Barker Mitzi Armitage Mary Ann Boyd Miss McClain Miss Billman Miss Craig the bride elect and the hostess.

Charlotte Armitage Richard Marshall Ethelda Brumfield Moore St Marcia McClain Rita Billman Vera Craig Alma Hopper Shirley Snyder Peggy Taulbee Genevieve Barker Mitzi Armitage Mary Ann Boyd McClain Billman

Festivities Begin For September 16 Bride

Miss Barbara Reed's pre nuptial shower last evening at the Homan home on North Sutphin Street celebrated her upcoming marriage to Donald Leber planned for St John s Church on September 16. A miniature bride under apple blossoms centered the dining table with yellow and green decor echoed in refreshments and streamers. Winners of court whist were Mrs Ray Kraft Miss Phyllis Wells and Miss Patsy Leber. guests included Mrs Richard Hagan Mrs Ray Oldfield Miss Paul Mayer and the Reed families among others.

Homan Sutphin St Jean Homan Gerhard Murka Barbara Reed

Butler County Court Dockets Include Debts and Divorces

In Hamilton and Middletown area courts, Russell Bundy seeks $1,072.50 against Millie York for rent from April 1949 to March 1950, while Wilbur J. Derrick sues William O. Barrett for $1,425 on a promissory note. Estates listed include Nancy Henry, Clyde Willoughby, Blanche Kinzer, Estella Wagner, and others with varied realty values. Divorces sought include multiple couples in Middletown and Hamilton, all noted as neglect. Clifford Bogan is granted divorce from Amber Bogan for neglect.

Russell Bundy Hamilton Millie York Common Pleas Court CPA Wilbur J. Derrick Bishop St William O. Barrett Central Ave Middletown Louis Whitman Nancy Henry Clyde Willoughby West Middletown John L. Neal Blanche Kinzer Fairfield Township Charles M. Kinzer Estella Wagner Andrew Wagner G. Foyster Helton Clinton St Marie Helton Betty Lou Catron Earl C. Catron Katherine Clinton Robert Clinton Golden Kendrick Pearl St Jeff Kendrick Mary Ellen Bailey Burbank St Kay Arthur Bailey Sixteenth Ave Virgil Rose Garfield St Ruth Rose Jacob Ave Rea D. Jones Excello Rush Jones Sitka Clifford Bogan Amber Bogan

Canine Breed Puzzle Clue List Appears Incomplete

A fragmented word puzzle item lists clues and numbers including Malayan, Spain harvest, baseball club, hospital, nurse and physician abbreviations, New Zealand, African fly, New Zealand and other terms. The entries mix animal breed references, locations, roles, emotions, and objects, but no coherent article narrative or outcome is present.

Harvest Spain New Zealand

Puzzle Answers Snapshot

Answer to Previous Puzzle 34 Ideas 36 Thisused for hunting and tracking game 37 Portuguese India 41 Type of cheese 42 Mature 43 Laughter sound 44 Captor of Jerusalem 45 Remove 47 Encourage 48 Falsehoods 50 Century ab 51 Fairy fort 54 Symbol for cobalt 56 East Indies ab 30 Ooze 31 French article 32 Postscript 83 Poker stake 35 Male deer 38 Indigent 39 Negative reply 40 On time ab 41 Assam silkworm 43 Scuttle 46 Clock face 49 Faint 50 Desert beast of burden 52 Oriental sash 53 Speedily 55 Transferee 57 Fruit 58 Withstands Vertical 1Shag- 2 Great expert 3 Repeat 4 Symbol for neon

India Jerusalem Fairy Fort East Indies Assam

Ohio Embezzler Is Under Arrest

CHICAGO AP Cleveland police will arrest broker Fred A. Staup on embezzlement charges after his arrest with his wife at Washington Park race track. Officials estimate shortages in two Cleveland firms reach at least 150000, though he is charged specifically with 4500. The firms Atlantic Finance Co. and the Staup Co. made short term loans to liquor dealers and ran a payday cashing business. one is a realty company.

Chicago Cleveland Fred A. Staup Washington Park Atlantic Finance Co The Staup Co Atlantic Finance

Cone Fat Headdress At Ancient Egyptian Banquet

During King Seti I reign the banquet dress included a cone shaped fat chunk worn on top of the head. The practice highlights ceremonial attire and status display in temple and court life of New Kingdom Egypt.

Seti I B. C

West Virginia youths get three year suspended terms

Three West Virginia youths pleaded guilty to transporting a stolen automobile across state lines and received three year suspended sentences in district court. Fred Crabtree 18 from LeSage WV and R Eugene Truitt and William J Jeffers both 17 of Huntington appeared in court. Joseph C Bullock US Attorney and FBI said the car was stolen in St Joseph Missouri and carried east.

Cincinnati West Virginia Fred Crabtree LeSage

Some Ohio Crops Damaged By Cool Rainy July Weather

Columbus AP reports cool wet July weather lowered Ohio crop prospects. Corn yield now 55 bushels per acre, production 185 million bushels, down from last year and near the 10 year average. Wheat, oats, hay and small grains show delayed harvests, quality loss, and lower forecasts though hay remains above last year.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Cooperative Crop Reporting Service

Two Valley Men Wounded In Korea

Two southwestern Ohio men were among the latest casualties released by the Defense Department in the Korean War. Wounded in action were Pfc Jack D. Townsell of Miamisburg and Pfc. John Doyle Smith of Hamilton, with listed home addresses in the area.

Ohio Defense Department Jack D. Townsell Anna R. Townsell Llth Kercher Sts Miamisburg John Doyle Smith Mamie Smith Tuley Rd Hamilton

Disturber Fined after Franklin restaurant disturbance

Jack E. Lakes, 18, of Franklin Route 2, was arraigned on assault and battery resisting arrest and disorderly conduct charges. He paid a total fine of 97 dollars but could not cover the amount and was sent to Warren County Jail. Belpre Ohio river bridge reopens Monday after sections of its floor sank recently, closing it for five days.

Franklin Jack E. Lakes Franklin Route 2 Warren County Belpre Ohio River Parkersburg W. Va

Radio Programs on WSAI 1360 MGM Theater Feature

Hollywood byline Norm Boomershine and Phil Bovers discuss film history on WSAI 1360 radio. Jean Shepherd contributes insights as the MGM Theater program spotlights classic Hollywood cinema and its creators.

MGM Theater Hollywood Byline Norm Boomershine Phil Bovers

Dinner Serenade and Navy News Reel Highlights

A compact look at Saturday programming on WKRC and WPFB 910K featuring Vaughn Monroe and the Cote Glee Club. Includes hints of a Miss Parade in Hawaii and a Navy Air Reserve sign off.

Television Schedule Highlights From WLW and Nearby Channels

Channel listings show WLW 4 with 11:55 program preview through 12:45 weather and a slate of films sports and dramas. WLW 5 schedule features news and baseball. WHIO Channel 8 lists multiscope feature and late Western marks. WKRC Channel 1 10:00 test pattern and evening news wrap with sign off.

WLW Voice of the Enquirer Wlw—D WKRC

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